TUTS’ 45th season: From Camelot to Spamalot, an Idol and an Olympian

Published 2:31 pm, Saturday, February 18, 2012

Always looking at the bright side, the cutups of Spamalot return to TUTS next season.

Always looking at the bright side, the cutups of Spamalot return to TUTS next season.

TUTS’ 45th season: From Camelot to Spamalot, an Idol and an Olympian

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Theatre Under The Stars announced its 2012-2013 season Saturday, “From Camelot To Spamalot - A Lot To Love,” running October 2012 through June 2013 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.

“We’re proud to introduce the line-up for our 45th season. From the comedies to the dramas and the family favorites to the reinvented classics, there’s going to be a lot to love next season,” says John C. Breckenridge, TUTS president and CEO.

Here’s the lineup:

October 9 - 21, 2012

Oct. 9-21, 2012

The legend returns! Jekyll & Hyde, the musical that has fascinated audiences around the globe, returns in an all-new production to Houston, the city where it first saw the light of day. After four thrilling, chilling years on Broadway and multiple world-wide tours, the dark and dangerous love story from Tony and Grammy Award nominee Frank Wildhorn returns in a stunning new pre-Broadway production. Thrill anew to all the classic songs that first grabbed audiences by the throat and transformed Jekyll & Hyde into a theatrical phenomenon. Starring in the dual title role of Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, American Idol star and Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis injects new life into the classic tale of good and evil. Audiences will gasp and swoon to soaring songs like “This Is The Moment” and “Someone Like You” during Jekyll & Hyde, running October 9 - 21, 2012 at TUTS.

PETER PAN

Dec. 11-23, 2012

Tony-Award nominee Cathy Rigby takes flight in an all new production of Peter Pan! Discover the magic all over again of this two-time Emmy Award winning and two-time Tony Award nominated production. The New York Times says, “Rigby still carries off the flights, fights and acrobatics that make Peter Pan audiences mesmerized.” Peter Pan is filled with timeless magical moments and a captivating hook. The legend you thought you knew is now the adventure you never dreamed possible…Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan! Filled with tunes including “Neverland” and “I Won’t Grow Up,” the young and young-at-heart will relive the wonder of one of the most beloved family musicals December 11 - 23, 2012 at TUTS.

CAMELOT

Jan. 22-Feb. 3, 2013

Experience Camelot’s “one brief shining moment” as Lerner and Loewe envisioned it in one of theatre’s wittiest musicals. Recount the enduring legend of King Arthur, Guenevere, Lancelot, and the Knights of the Round Table in an enchanting fable of chivalry, honor, and brotherhood in this four-time Tony Award winning show. Dazzling and spellbinding with sweeping romance, historic grandeur, and heart-breaking drama, Camelot speaks to our time and for all time. The celebrated score includes the classics “If Ever I Would Leave You,” “The Simple Joys of Maidenhood,” and the title song. TUTS presents the timeless masterpiece Camelot, running January 22 - February 3, 2013.

MAN OF LA MANCHA

Feb. 26-March 10, 2013

Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ 17th-century masterpiece, the five-time Tony Award-winner Man of La Mancha is an epic story of knight-errant Don Quixote, his servant Sancho and the woman of his dreams, the lovely Dulcinea. The tale is set during the Spanish Inquisition and tells the romantic and noble journey of a man who sets out to right all wrongs and win the heart of a good woman as he duels windmills along the way. Deemed as one of the all-time great musicals of the American stage, the show features such memorable songs as “The Impossible Dream,” and “I, Don Quixote”. Man of La Mancha will enchant TUTS’ audience members February 26 - March 10, 2013.

SPAMALOT

May 14-26, 2013

Back by popular demand, Monty Python’s Spamalot is the outrageous musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” With music and lyrics by the Grammy Award winning team of Eric Idle and John Du Prez and book by Mr. Idle, Spamalot tells the story of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. This three-time Tony Award winning show, including the 2005 Tony for Best Musical, also features a chorus line of dancing divas and knights, flatulent Frenchmen, flying cows, killer rabbits, one legless knight and several show-stopping musical numbers. With songs like “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life” and “The Song That Goes Like This,” the audience will eat up TUTS’ presentation of Spamalot from May 14 - 26, 2013.

FLASHDANCE-THE MUSICAL

June 4-16, 2013

What a feeling! Flashdance, the pop culture phenomenon and runaway international success, is now live on stage! It all started with a dream. To be bigger. To burn brighter. To dance harder. Now is the time to live the dream all over again. Based on the movie that defined a generation, Flashdance - The Musical tells the unforgettable story of Alex, a working-class girl from Pittsburgh striving to make her dreams of becoming a professional dancer a reality. Directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, Memphis, The Addams Family), this new musical features a score of smash hits including the Academy Award-winning title track “Flashdance - What a Feeling,” “Maniac,” “I Love Rock & Roll,” along with 10 original songs. Experience the magic all over again. Running June 4 - 16, 2013 at TUTS, Flashdance - The Musical will leave you begging for more!

New and renewing subscriptions to the Theatre Under The Stars 2012-2013 Season are available online at TUTS.com, by phone at (713) 558-TUTS, outside the Houston area at (888) 558-3882, or in person at the Theatre Under The Stars Box Office (800 Bagby at Walker). For a full season brochure, call Theatre Under The Stars at (713) 558-2600. Discounted group subscriptions of 15 or more are also available by calling (713) 558-8888.

In addition to a phenomenal season schedule, TUTS continues to provide new and exciting theatre experiences. With each show come a number associated events and opportunities: